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The 15 Best Day Trips from Jiaxing

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Jiaxing, China, led by Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi. The closest is Songjiang, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Jiaxing at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Shanghai85 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Hangzhou76 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Puxi87 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Pudong90 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Wuxi101 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Ningbo124 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Changzhou136 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Minhang72 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Shaoxing85 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Nantong143 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Kunshan72 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Songjiang55 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Jiading85 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Changshu99 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Cixi80 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Jiaxing

  1. 1

    Shanghai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Jiaxing2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 外滩牛.

  2. 2

    Hangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Jiaxing3 hr round trip

    Known for 文澜阁.

  3. 3

    Puxi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-east of Jiaxing2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 外滩牛.

  4. 4

    Pudong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-east of Jiaxing2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 外滩牛.

  5. 5

    Wuxi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-west of Jiaxing3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.

  6. 6

    Ningbo, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Jiaxing3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 天封塔.

  7. 7

    Changzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-west of Jiaxing4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 中华恐龙园.

  8. 8

    Minhang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-east of Jiaxing2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 上海动物园.

  9. 9

    Shaoxing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south of Jiaxing2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 徐渭墓.

  10. 10

    Nantong, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north of Jiaxing4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 烟雨亭.

  11. 11

    Kunshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north of Jiaxing2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Canal view.

  12. 12

    Songjiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north-east of Jiaxing2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  13. 13

    Jiading, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Jiaxing2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 上海国际赛车场.

  14. 14

    Changshu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Jiaxing3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 方塔.

  15. 15

    Cixi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-east of Jiaxing2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.

A sample day trip: Jiaxing to Shanghai

A realistic pace for Shanghai, 85 km from Jiaxing. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Jiaxing
  2. 09:50Arrive in Shanghai (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05外滩牛
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shanghai
  6. 15:50Head back to Jiaxing
  7. 17:10Home in Jiaxing

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jiaxing?
The best day trips from Jiaxing are Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi, Pudong, Wuxi. The closest is Songjiang, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jiaxing?
Songjiang is the closest, 55 km north-east of Jiaxing, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Jiaxing for a day out?
Shanghai is the largest city in day-trip range, 85 km north-east of Jiaxing and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jiaxing?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nantong at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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